Daily writing prompt
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?

You can’t succeed if you haven’t failed at least once.

I failed math throughout school. I have an Associate degree in Architecture.

I got a D in German, a B in French, and a C in English. I’m an author.

I was married for 21 years before it ended in divorce. I have three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Throughout my childhood, I was told I would never amount to anything. I was stupid. I joined the Navy, passing the hardest test the military offered at the time.

Am I a failure? Yes because I needed to fail before I could succeed. You can succeed at anything you put your mind to it. You will fail many times before you succeed. Your failure is worth the cost of your success.

Thanks for reading. The images belong to me.

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12 responses to “Failure – The Recipe for Success”

  1. Herald Staff Avatar

    What a great message! Thank you for this!

    –Scott

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  2. Erwinism Avatar

    Hi, Friend Valerie,
    Thank you for this inspirational piece. “Your failure is worth the cost of your success.” That is so uplifting. Truly, failure is a precursor of success.
    Your friend,
    Erwin

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    1. Valerie Writes Avatar

      Thank you. I’m glad you found it inspirational.

      I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day.

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      1. Erwinism Avatar

        I did and more so hearing from dear Valerie. I wish the you the same. πŸ™

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      2. Valerie Writes Avatar

        Thank you, Erwin. You bless my day.

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      3. Erwinism Avatar

        😚☺️

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  3. Justin Farley Avatar

    Great message. Sounds like you have a great amount of courage and resilience!

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    1. Valerie Writes Avatar

      Thank you. I will never allow failure to describe my life. It’s only the means to success.
      Thanks for reading and responding.

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  4. Justin Farley Avatar

    You’re very welcome, Valerie!

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  5. Joseph R. Mason Avatar

    Great post. I was told at school that I would be a road sweeper. By the age of 35 I was a director (VP in the USA) of a major UK engineering company. Failure can be so motivating! 😁

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